Warts - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by a virus known as HPV. Warts form on the genitals and near the anus of both men and women, they may appear singly or in a group and if left untreated can potentially grow very large in size. Genital warts can occur both externally or internally. It is quite possible for Genital Warts to also develop in the mouth or throat as a result of oral sex with an infected partner. Warts - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

After someone contracts the virus, they may not get genital warts for months or years, but they will become a carrier of the virus. During that period, the affected person may pass on the virus to others. If you are in sexual relation with someone and if he/she shows no outer sign of warts, it does not mean that they cannot pass on the virus to you. Your partner may well be totally unaware that they are carriers of the virus. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV.